Theonas of Alexandria
3rd century · AD 300 · Early Fathers (before Nicaea) · 8 passages
Background on Theonas of Alexandria
In his own words on 1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 5:2
If the emperor visits her imperial majesty, or she him, then should ye also be most circumspect in eye and demeanour, and in all your words. Let her mark your mastery of yourselves and your modesty; and let her followers and attendants mark your demeanour; let them mark it and admire it, and by reason thereof praise Jesus Christ our Lord in you.
The Epistle of Theonas, Bishop of Alexandria, to Lucianus, the Chief Chamberlain
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